Delta Uses New Ignition Sequence To Counter Fireballs
Credit: William G. Hartenstein
A classified U.S. National Reconnaissance Office KH-11 “Keyhole” satellite was successfully launched into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., on Aug. 28 by a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy. The vehicle, which represents only the second Delta IV Heavy flight from the California site...
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